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Which of the following compounds can non-superimposable mirror images?

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D

none of the above

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To determine which of the given compounds can have non-superimposable mirror images, we need to identify compounds that lack symmetry. Non-superimposable mirror images are characteristic of chiral molecules, which do not possess any planes of symmetry. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Chirality**: - A compound is chiral if it has non-superimposable mirror images. This typically means that the compound lacks any plane of symmetry. 2. **Analyzing the Options**: - Let's denote the compounds as A, B, C, and D. We need to evaluate each compound for symmetry. 3. **Evaluating Compound A**: - Check if there is a plane of symmetry in compound A. If you can divide it into two identical halves, it has symmetry and thus is not chiral. 4. **Evaluating Compound B**: - Similarly, check compound B for symmetry. If it can be divided into two identical halves, it is also not chiral. 5. **Evaluating Compound C**: - Perform the same symmetry check for compound C. If it has a plane of symmetry, it is not chiral. 6. **Evaluating Compound D**: - If none of the previous compounds (A, B, C) are chiral (i.e., they all have symmetry), then compound D must be the one that does not have symmetry and can have non-superimposable mirror images. 7. **Conclusion**: - Since compounds A, B, and C have planes of symmetry, they are not chiral. Therefore, the correct answer is option D: none of the above can have non-superimposable mirror images. ### Final Answer: - The correct option is **D: None of the above**.
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